The Department of Mathematics at Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be a University), Chandigarh, organized a Two-Day Workshop on Recent Advances in Mathematics from February 22 to February 23, 2024. The workshop aimed to provide participants with a comprehensive exploration of recent developments in various areas of mathematics, including Mathematical Modelling, Coding Theory, Topology, and the intersection of Machine Learning with Mathematical Finance. The event was designed to foster an interactive environment, encouraging participants to actively engage in discussions, pose questions, and explore the potential applications and consequences of the presented advancements.
The workshop commenced with Prof. Asha Gupta, HoD Mathematics, PEC, Chandigarh, giving a brief introduction and welcoming the Hon’ble Director, PEC, Chandigarh, Prof. Baldev Setia. Prof. Setia highlighted the rich history of PEC and the importance of the Department of Mathematics. He congratulated the HOD, Coordinator, and the team for organizing such an informative event with the best resource persons in the field.
The first day of the workshop featured talks by distinguished speakers. Dr. Arvind Kumar Gupta from IIT Ropar delivered a talk on "Understanding Various Transportation Systems: Theory and Simulation." This was followed by a talk on "Round and Sleek Metrizable Spaces" by Dr. Jitender Singh from GNDU, Amritsar. Prof. Asha Gupta also delivered a talk on topology.
On the second day, Dr. Jitender Singh from GNDU, Amritsar, gave a talk on "Irreducibility of Polynomials having Integer Coefficients." This was followed by a talk on "Gaussian Process Regression and Applications in Finance" by Dr. Puneet Pasricha from IIT Ropar, where the speaker and participants delved into Gaussian Process Regression and its role in option pricing and empirical asset pricing. The workshop concluded with a talk by Prof. Sucheta from PEC, Chandigarh, on Algebraic Coding theory.
Through these interactive sessions, participants had the opportunity to gain deeper insights into the highlighted areas of Mathematical Modelling, Coding Theory, Topology, and the intersection of Machine Learning with Mathematical Finance. The workshop not only presented the current state of these fields but also aimed to inspire participants to explore further and undertake their own research endeavors. By showcasing the exciting possibilities and addressing unanswered questions within these domains, the main aim of the workshop was to motivate participants to delve into these areas.
Overall, the Two-Day Workshop on Recent Advances in Mathematics at Punjab Engineering College was a resounding success, providing a platform for meaningful discussions, knowledge sharing, and academic growth in the field of mathematics.